The Rockin' Redhawks Ukulele Band is an auditioned group of 25 students from our 4th and 5th grade classes.  Ukulele band practice meets every week before school on Tuesdays from 7:25 AM - 8:15 AM.

TIPS FOR PURCHASING A UKULELE

At Richland Elementary, we have a classroom set of soprano ukuleles for music classes and ukulele clinics.

If you are interested in purchasing a ukulele for your child to practice at home, here are some pointers for purchasing a quality beginner instrument. 

1) Amazon purchases: carefully read reviews and return policies.  Be mindful, manufacturing standards can quickly change with lesser-known brands.  

2) Try to purchase a well-known brand.  Here are some suggestions for soprano ukuleles with approximate price points.  Larger concert and tenor-sized ukuleles add approximately $20 to the base-line price of soprano ukuleles.

3) Remember, the most important considerations for a beginner's instrument are: a pleasing tone quality, the instrument's ability to stay in tune, and durability.

Shopping Links

Makala Soprano Ukuleles  (variety of colors, stays in tune, pleasant tone, and durable.)

Link: Makala Soprano

Link: Makala Soprano Shark (West Music)

Link: Makala Soprano Shark (Amazon)

Link: Makala Soprano Dolphin (West Music)

Link: Makala Soprano Dolphin (Amazon)

More affordable options

Link: Amazon Hola Soprano (w/ padded bag & accessories) 

Link: Hola Soprano Uke with carrying sack and accessories

Link: Donner Concert Ukulele

Link: Westwood Soprano  This is the West Music Brand. Makala brand is more durable, but this instrument (Westwood) has a pleasing sound, stays in tune, and includes buttons for a strap. 

Affordable "Outdoor Style" Ukuleles

Link:Kala Waterman (around $45+)

Additional Quality Brands

Kala 

Cordoba

Ibanez

Fender

We welcome additional suggestions to add to this list!